Learning & education: GABA
The goals of this article are to explore the effect of GABA on muscle protein synthesis and evaluate its use as an ergogenic aid for the maintenance or enhancement of skeletal muscle mass to support optimal health.
GABA and gabapentin are two fundamentally different compounds that share some important similarities. The goals of this article are to provide some background on each one as well as an overview of both their shared and unique qualities.
Recent studies have highlighted GABA to be beneficial in several ways, with multiple biological activities of GABA attributed to insulin metabolism [3,4]. Notably, signaling through GABA receptors has been associated with body weight as well as the growth and maintenance of skeletal muscle [4].
GABA plays a critical role in the brain and has potential implications for mental and physical health. Factors causing GABA deficiency can individually or collectively contribute to alterations of the GABAergic system leading to neurological symptoms.
GABA, the natural brain brake, helps tone down neural activity, offering a pocket of serenity among ruminations and worries. Ashwagandha is a gift from Ayurveda that acts as a protective shield against stress and, at the same time, empowers the mind and body with its strength as an adaptogen.
Glutamate is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays a crucial role in brain function and overall health. As one of the most abundant neurotransmitters in the brain, it is involved in various physiological processes, including learning, memory, and cognition.
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